Int’l Customs Day: Compt Olomu Confident Apapa Customs would Surpass 2025 Revenue Target

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Comptroller Babatunde Olomu (M) at the commemoration of International Customs Day 2025

By DAPO OLAWUNI

Customs Area Controller, Apapa Command of Nigerian Customs, Compt Babatunde Olomu has expressed confidence that the Command would meet and surpass its 2025 revenue target as usual.

Compt Olomu stated this when the command joined the Global Community to celebrate 2025 International Customs Day in Apapa on Monday, even as he emphasized the Command’s dedication to facilitating legitimate trade, streamlining clearing processes to minimize delays as well as improve revenue collection.

While delivering a speech to commemorate the day, Compt stressed the relevance of the theme “Customs delivering on its Commitment to Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity,” to Nigeria’s economic growth and sustenance.

He noted that Apapa Command has maintained trade facilitation momentum, implementing processes to address trade issues and fast dispute resolution.

The Area Controller also highlighted the Command’s commitment to non-intrusive inspection, leveraging technology and risk management strategies.

He emphasized the importance of data generation, collation, and application for evaluation and planning.

Comptroller Olomu reported that the Command achieved a total collection of N2.357 trillion in the previous year, doubling the N1.1 trillion collected in 2023 and assured that it’s revenue target for the year 2025 shall be attained and even surpassed, as always demonstrated.

The Area Controller further reiterated the need for compliance, stating that it yields win-win results, saving time, preventing revenue loss, and building integrity ratings.

Comptroller Olomu assured the Comptroller General of Customs, CGC Bashir Adewale Adeniyi that the Command’s revenue target for 2025 would be attained and surpassed.

He appreciated compliant Stakeholders and urged them to continue their good work towards building a more prosperous Nigeria.

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